Food and drink can influence some urinary conditions, particularly recurrent kidney stones. A balanced eating pattern also supports general health. But the evidence does not support calling individual foods “urology-friendly” treatments or claiming that a berry, seed or spice will prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), prostate enlargement or cancer. The useful advice depends on the […]
Understanding Urology and the People Involved in Your Care Urology is the medical and surgical specialty concerned with the urinary tract in people of all genders and the male reproductive system. A urologist may assess symptoms involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, prostate or testes. I’m Dr Joseph “Jo” Schoeman, a urologist practising in Brisbane. […]
The Steam, Laser-Beam, Dream-Stream, Uro-Team People often ask what happens behind the theatre doors. They usually know the surgeon’s name, but the work is done by a team. I’m fortunate to work regularly with a group of theatre nurses, anaesthetists and support staff who know one another’s routines and are comfortable speaking up. Before an […]
Do I have the toy for you guys! Ever wondered how fast you urinate? When seeing foam in the bowl is not enough… Remember those days when we could see who urinated the furthest… I am obviously referring to your childhood, out in the bush or garden with your mates, and on the odd occasion […]
Correction of penile chordee / curvature. Why is it done? To treat an acquired deviation of an erect penis. Usually occurs in males 55-65 years of age. Can be associated with previous penile trauma, usually no associated history. A dorsal (up) curvature is more common than a ventral (down) one. Can also deviate to the […]
Why is it done? Male Stress incontinence/ Incontinence Usually after a TURP/TUVP, Radical Prostatectomy in 2% of cases as pre-described complication of surgery How is it done? ·This procedure is done under a spinal /general anesthetic, as decided by the anesthetist. The legs will be elevated into the lithotomy position. A 7cm incision is made […]
Main incontinence surgery for ladies in the previous millennium. Making a resurgence in the post mesh-era. Open retropubic vs robotic assisted procedure. Lower success rates as the Sling procedure, and more invasive. Indication: Confirmed SUI Hypermobile urethra Procedure: Robotic assisted procedure Done under a GA Sterile filed with BETADINE 4 Robotic ports and 2 assistant […]
Open excision of bladder diverticulum. Controversial procedure for the excision of a bladder diverticulum where there is bladder calculus and bladder function is compromised/ Why is it done? This procedure is performed when all other treatment options are exhausted with recurrent symptoms. Symptoms include: a weak stream, nightly urination, frequent urination, inability to urinate, sudden […]
Why is it done? Bladder intestinal fistula is an abnormal communication between bladder and bowel. Causes: Previous surgery Diverticular disease Colonic cancers Radiation This procedure is performed when all other treatment options are exhausted with recurrent symptoms and persistent pneumaturia and fecal uria due to a colonic-vesical fistula Symptoms include: pneumaturia (air in urine), fecal […]